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J490 WVN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

110,651 mi
Last recorded110,651 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 WVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 110,651 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 110,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,079 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 109,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 109,671 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 109,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 109,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 108,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 108,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 107,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 106,724 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 105,742 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 104,339 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 101,242 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 91,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 90,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 89,547 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 89,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J490 WVN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J490 WVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J490 WVN registered?

J490 WVN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is J490 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 WVN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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